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IOSH Working Safely

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Part time

Start date Mar 2026

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Course overview

This course provides a grounding in the essentials of health and safety. Everyone at work should understand why they must 'work safely', and this course offers exactly that. Working Safely introduces a completely new approach to health and safety training, offering all the basics in an interactive package.

What you will learn

  • Assessing risk
  • Understanding your responsibilities
  • Improving safety performance
  • Defining and identifying risks and hazards

How the course is assessed

To obtain your IOSH certificate, you must answer a series of multiple-choice questions.

The assessment will be based on your knowledge and understanding of:

  • Defining hazard and risk
  • Identifying common hazards
  • Improving safety performance

Number of days per week

  • One full day at our Sighthill campus (various start dates are available).

Entry requirements

  • There are no entry criteria for this course.

English Proficiency Requirements

5.5 IELTS or equivalent.

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Part time 02/03/26

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